"Extreme pressure" leads to highest level of escalation at hospital

The highest level of escalation has been declared at a hospital in Swansea, following a "very challenging weekend."

Bosses at Morriston say they are seeing "extreme pressure" due to ongoing "exceptional demand."

The hospital is now under a status of "business continuity incident," according to Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The UHB is asking patients to think very carefully before visiting the emergency department.

A statement added: "We currently have many patients who are very unwell and have serious injuries, the majority of which have been brought in by ambulance, needing admission and treatment.

"We are maximising our capacity across all areas of the site and beyond, but despite our best efforts, there are long waits in ED.

"However, if you have chest pains/stroke/serious illness or serious injury, you MUST still come to ED."

Bosses have shared advice online, listing alternative places to find treatment.

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